The government are currently making some changes to the benefit system which you might be affected by depending on your situation. You can find out more here and we have included details on each of the changes to help you understand how they might affect your household.

The Social Size Criteria was introduced by the government in April 2013. It will affect you if you receive help with your rent from Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, and you have more bedrooms than the government says you need for your family size.